Asphalt Plant Supervisor

JOB TITLE:
Asphalt Plant Manager
REPORTS TO:
President
JOB SUMMARY:
Leads all hot mix asphalt production for Connell Resources across multiple asphalt plants in Northern Colorado and directs the plant crews and equipment at each site. Responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of every plant, including production planning, crew leadership, plant and loader equipment maintenance, mix quality, and environmental and regulatory compliance, to deliver the right mix on time to Connell paving crews and outside customers using the most economical means while meeting CDOT, municipal, and contract requirements.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Multi-Plant Operations and Production
· Directs daily production at all Northern Colorado asphalt plants, balancing output across sites to meet paving schedules, customer orders, and project deadlines.
· Coordinates daily with paving superintendents, dispatch, trucking, sales, and Quality Control to plan tonnage, mix types, start times, and night or weekend production.
· Plans plant startups, shutdowns, mix changeovers, and plant relocations or setups to minimize downtime, fuel use, and waste.
· Manages inventories of aggregates, recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), liquid asphalt binder, burner fuel, and additives, and schedules deliveries and stockpile management.
· Tracks and reports production, tons per hour, fuel usage per ton, downtime, and cost per ton for each plant, and drives improvements based on the results.

Crew Leadership and Supervision
· Directly supervises, schedules, and assigns work to plant operators, loader operators, plant maintenance personnel, and other plant staff at multiple plant sites.
· Recruits, interviews, and onboards plant personnel; conducts performance evaluations and administers coaching and corrective action in accordance with CRI policies.
· Moves crews and equipment between plants as workload and seasonal demand require.
· Develops and maintains a training program that cross-trains operators, tracks required MSHA and safety training, and builds future plant leaders.
Equipment and Maintenance
· Oversees preventive and corrective maintenance of drum and batch plant components, burners, baghouses, silos, conveyors, scales, and plant control systems.
· Manages loaders and other support equipment assigned to the plants, including inspections, service schedules, and repair records.
· Plans and executes winter overhauls, major rebuilds, and parts inventories so that plants are ready at the start of each paving season.
· Recommends capital purchases and plant upgrades, prepares cost justifications, and manages approved equipment projects.
Mix Quality and Production Control
· Ensures all plant-produced mix meets approved job mix formulas (JMFs) and CDOT, municipal, and private-owner specifications.
· Works closely with the Asphalt Paving Supervisor, Quality Control Manager and QC staff on gradations, binder content, volumetrics, and production adjustments within allowable limits.
· Supports the implementation of new mix designs, including RAP and warm mix asphalt, at the plant level.
· Maintains certified scales, accurate load tickets, and complete production records for every plant.
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance
· Leads a strong safety culture at every plant through regular safety meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
· Ensures compliance with MSHA and OSHA requirements as they apply to each plant site.
· Maintains compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) air permits, stormwater permits, spill prevention plans (SPCC), and local land-use conditions.
· Prepares for and responds to regulatory inspections and emissions testing, and keeps all required environmental records and reports current.
Budget, Reporting, and Communication
· Develops and manages annual operating and maintenance budgets for each plant and controls costs for labor, energy, materials, parts, and repairs.
· Tracks daily and monthly production cost and understands project asphalt estimates and outside sales bids.
· Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, and outside asphalt customers.
· Keeps abreast of specification changes, industry research, and technological advances, and effectively applies those changes within the Company and with outside partners.
· Serves as a representative of the company, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the company and with the public.
· Works safely at all times and enforces all CRI Policies, MSHA and OSHA Regulations, and Site Specific requirements and policies for the plant crews.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Education: High school diploma or GED required. An associate's or bachelor's degree in construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and progressive asphalt plant experience will be considered.
· Specialized knowledge: Thorough knowledge of hot mix asphalt plant operations, including drum and batch plants, burners, baghouses, plant controls, and scales; asphalt materials and job mix formulas; CDOT Standard Specifications; MSHA and OSHA safety requirements; and air quality and environmental permit compliance, as they pertain to Connell Resources operations.
· Skills: Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and communication applications; experience with plant control, production reporting, or maintenance management software preferred. Ability to prepare and manage budgets and production cost reports.
· Abilities: Must be able to lead, train, and motivate crews at multiple sites; manage several plants and priorities at once; make sound decisions under production pressure; and clearly communicate with crews, paving operations, customers, vendors, and regulators.
· Professional Certification: Current MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 training required. Asphalt Technician Certification through the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (Parts A & B), MSHA trainer qualification, and first aid/CPR certification are strongly preferred. Astec plant specific training a plus.
· Licenses: Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus.
· Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hot mix asphalt plant operations experience, including at least 3 years supervising plant crews. Experience managing two or more asphalt plants at the same time is strongly preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed outdoors at asphalt plant sites and jobsites as well as in a plant office setting, in various types of weather conditions including but not limited to; sun exposure, cold exposure, wind, and humidity such as rain and snow. Ground conditions will vary based on weather conditions or site conditions and may include working in mud and water. Exposure to noise from heavy equipment, plant machinery, and tools and to airborne particles, dust, hot materials, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Asphalt Plant Manager may be required to work long hours in extreme temperatures. Plant work requires heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds, stooping or crouching, climbing ladders and stairs on plant structures and equipment, walking on uneven ground, and can involve tasks that require a considerable amount of repetitive motions. Office work requires extended periods of sitting and computer use.
EXPECTED WORKING HOURS:
Typical working hours are Monday through Friday 7a.m. until 5p.m. Early morning starts, overtime, night, and weekend hours will be required during the paving season to support plant production and paving schedules.
WORK REPORTING LOCATIONS:
Northern Colorado.
TRAVEL:
Daily local travel between asphalt plants, the office, and project sites throughout Northern Colorado. Occasional overnight travel for training, equipment vendors, industry meetings, or remote plant setups.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises plant operators, loader operators, plant maintenance personnel, and other plant staff at multiple asphalt plants. Responsible for hiring recommendations, training, scheduling, work assignments, performance evaluations, and corrective action for all asphalt plant employees.

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Connell Resources, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is the operating policy of this company to afford all persons equal employment opportunity without any regard to their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex , national origin or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Colorado is an employment-at-will state, and regardless of the method of payment of your wages or salary, your employment will be for no definite period. Employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time at the option of either Connell Resources, Inc. or you. Connell Resources will E-Verify all candidates after hired to determine employment eligibility with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000